University of Quebec Trois Rivieres: The University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (UQTR), located in Trois-Rivieres, Canada, is a multidisciplinary institution known for its quality education and research. UQTR offers a wide range of programs in arts, sciences, business, health, and engineering. The university emphasizes practical training, research collaborations, and community engagement to enhance the learning experience and contribute to regional development.

Compulsory courses (9 credits)

The student must carry out the following five activities (nine credits):

ECL6005 Seminar I: presentation of the research project (1 credit)
ECL6006 Seminar II: presentation of the results of the research project (1 credit)
ECL6007 Introduction to writing scientific documents (1 credit)
ECL6008 Introduction to environmental issues
ECL6015 Introduction to environmental methods

Optional courses (0 to 3 credits)

The student can complete a maximum of three credits from the following activities:

BBS6001 Environmental statistical models
ECL6014 Special topics
ENG6003 Food webs and environment
GBI6001 Population regulation and control
GEO6001 Biophysical and ecological processes of river environments
MRN6003 Integrated management of natural resources
SPA6003 Tutorial I

Complementary courses (0 to 3 credits)

With the approval of the program manager, the activity can be 2nd or 3rd cycle. Exceptionally, the student may choose an undergraduate activity or an activity offered outside UQTR.

Research credits (33 credits)
To successfully complete the program, students must carry out research work counting for 33 credits.
RESEARCH WORK

Thesis or scientific publication (thirty-three credits)

The thesis that the student must write to complete his studies consists of a written presentation of the research work carried out within the framework of the program. The purpose of this educational activity is to teach the student to conduct research in the field of environmental sciences (from its conception to its dissemination), to enable him to acquire in-depth knowledge of his research subject and related methods and to provide them with the opportunity to perfect their writing and communication skills. The thesis is a complete research report which includes a presentation of the problem selected, a review of the relevant literature, a clear statement of the research question, a description of the research strategy adopted,

This activity provides the candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate their aptitude for scientific work, for the synthesis and critical analysis of research results. The thesis must reflect the originality of the author and make a certain contribution to the advancement of knowledge in a specific field of environmental sciences.

The thesis may be presented in the form of scientific articles, in accordance with the standards established by the graduate program committee.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it